Literature review

May 2022 – Oct 2022

In this research phase we uncovered the already existing similar research projects and learned about their methods and findings. During this phase we mapped the international network of researchers and institutions so later we could also start joint research initiatives.

Nov 2022 – Dec 2022

Guidelines and pilot interview

In this phase we established the research guidelines, goals, ethical framework. We defined how to reach out to interviewees, and we conducted the first interviews to test the guidelines.

Semi-structured interviews

Jan 2023 – Mar 2023

After evaluating the pilot interviews, we started to make the semi-structured interviews with young VR Chat users, in cooperation with ELTE PPK. The interviews were anonymous, done via video conference or in text chat.

Evaluation

Apr 2023 – July2023

The conducted interviews were evaluated, and the results will be presented in the frame of a public event. Based on the results we will also draw further design suggestions that can be used later in designing social VR platforms.